Big Colewa Bayou at Prince Rd near Pioneer water level
River gauge, Big Colewa Bayou, Louisiana, United States
Right now
Normal for late October
Water level
History
20252026
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Big Colewa Bayou at Prince Rd near Pioneer, where the gauge shows 3.03 ft.
The median for late October is 2.86 ft, based on 5 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.17 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 5.48 ft, a difference of −2.45 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 3.03 ft – 4.84 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2.86 ft0.17 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 2.42 ft – 3.55 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (5 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 5.48 ft−2.45 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 3.03 ft – 4.84 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 2.24 ft – 11.43 ft
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayou Bartholomew near JonesRiver gauge, Bayou Bartholomew | 4.1 cfs | Very low | −0.6 cfs | 18 mi |
| Boeuf River at Ark/La State LineRiver gauge, Boeuf River | 3.18 ft | Very low | −0.02 ft | 18 mi |
| Bayou Macon near DelhiRiver gauge, Bayou Macon | 5.54 ft | Very low | ±0 | 21 mi |
| Chemin-A-Haut Bayou near BeekmanRiver gauge, Chemin-A-Haut Bayou | 6.44 ft | Low | −0.02 ft | 22 mi |
| Bayou Macon near KilbourneRiver gauge, Bayou Macon | 3.98 ft | Normal | ±0 | 23 mi |
| Tensas River at TendalRiver gauge, Tensas River | 5.49 ft | Low | +0.01 ft | 24 mi |
| Boeuf River near GirardRiver gauge, Boeuf River | 6.21 ft | Normal | +0.04 ft | 24 mi |
| Boeuf River near EudoraRiver gauge, Boeuf River | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 28 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Big Colewa Bayou at Prince Rd near Pioneer higher than last year?
No, it is 2.45 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 5.48 ft.
What is a normal level for Big Colewa Bayou at Prince Rd near Pioneer in late October?
The median for late October is 2.86 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.42 ft and 3.55 ft, based on 5 years of records.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Big Colewa Bayou at Prince Rd near Pioneer today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 04:00 AM CDT, the water level was 3.03 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Big Colewa Bayou at Prince Rd near Pioneer rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.16 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Big Colewa Bayou at Prince Rd near Pioneer normal?
Normal for late October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:07368503(Agency page)- Coordinates
32.75458, -91.53183(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 3.03 ft | 2026-10-21 09:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Big Colewa Bayou at Prince Rd near Pioneer (usgs:07368503). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/louisiana/big-colewa-bayou-at-prince-rd-near-pioneer
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